This content is machine translated Swiss Society of Cardiology Joint Annual Meeting 2018, Basel Advances in atherosclerosis therapy The PCSK9 inhibitors evolocumab and alirocumab can be used successfully to lower LDL cholesterol, as shown by large outcome studies. Whether anti-inflammation can also prophylactically reduce cardiovascular risk has been…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated 28th European Meeting on Hypertension and Cardiovascular Protection Blood pressure measurement and hypertension: current developments and new study data European Guidelines 2018. Also: New study results on diagnosis and monitoring of hypertension in the general population and for specific risk groups: self-measurement vs. measurement by medical personnel. Recognize languageAfrikaansAlbanianAmharicArabicArmenianAzerbaijaniBasqueBengaliBurmeseBosnianBulgarianCebuanoChichewaChinese…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Internal diseases in pregnancy Hypertension, diabetes and obesity – what should you know? Hypertension, diabetes and obesity – as first-time mothers age, the risks and prevalence of these conditions also increase. During pregnancy, they are a particular challenge. Different approaches than usual are…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Sports Medicine Hypertension under stress – what to do? Ergometry is a commonly performed test in practice, where the assessment of blood pressure is a fundamental part of the interpretation of the test result. An exaggerated blood pressure response…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Cancer risk increased after heart transplantation New heart, new cancer? After heart transplantation, it is mandatory to suppress the immune system. There is a risk of rejection of the new organ. However, this also means that degenerated cells can no…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Forecast assessment More and more patients express that they do not want any therapeutic measures in case of foreseeable irreversible unconsciousness or severe permanent brain damage. Valid forecast parameters are needed for…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Heart disease Bicuspid Aortic Valve – Update for the Practice A bicuspid aortic valve (BAK) is a common congenital heart disease. In addition to valve dysfunction, it sometimes manifests as dilatation of the aortic root or ascending aorta. This practice…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Zurich Review Course in Clinical Cardiology When do I choose which stent? The history of stents is marked by numerous successes, but also setbacks. In the meantime, many “teething troubles” have been overcome. A wide range of stents is available for different…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Arrhythmias in the emergency The narrow complex tachycardia Narrow complex tachycardia is defined by a heart rate ≥100 bpm and a QRS duration of ≤0.12 sec. The site of origin is usually supraventricular. Narrow complex tachycardia often occurs…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Arrhythmias What is important to keep in mind for high-performance athletes? Sports activities can lead to structural and electrical changes in the heart in a volume- and intensity-dependent manner. A comprehensive overview of the resulting peculiarities in high-performance athletes, including advice…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated DGK 2018 Therapy of HFrEF: Something New, Old and Borrowed An update on modern heart failure therapy was given at the DGK Congress in Mannheim. Where are the ARNIs currently located? What is the procedure for special patient requests? There…
